COMMUNITY + CONSCIENCE

New Generations is an open and vibrant community of young professionals, social activists, and community leaders in their 20s and 30s, who are committed to the work of the New Israel Fund, the leading organization promoting social justice and equality for all Israelis.

It is our privilege and responsibility to help grow Israel into a land where all of its peoples live with safety and dignity.

Jessica Zimmerman, 30s

Today’s young Jews grapple with Israel in ways that previous generations did not, confronting a complex view of a country where inspiring successes are presented alongside pressing challenges to a truly just and equitable society. The New Generations program offers the next generation of Jews an opportunity to connect with Israel in a way that reflects progressive values—confronting orthodoxies, seeking alternatives, looking for meaning, and listening to a diversity of opinions.

Throughout the year, New Generations offers a variety of programs that address the issues and challenges facing Israel today. These include discussions with leading Israeli social activists, film screenings, social events, Shabbat dinners, an annual Benefit gala, and a trip to Israel.

We invite you to join our community.

Get Involved

Check out our upcoming events and join our: New York New Generations Facebook group, our San Francisco New Generations Facebook group, or our Canadian Facebook group to find out more.

Host a house party for social justice in Israel: we’ll provide you with the tools and resources to plan and lead a discussion about the most current issues affecting Israeli society, from migrant workers in the country, to the debate about civil marriage, to women’s rights, and more.

I came back from a year in Israel all fired up to do what I could to strengthen the country in whatever meaningful ways I could. I asked my smart Israeli friends which organizations were doing the most on the ground to work for positive change, and the New Israel Fund was far and away the most frequently mentioned, with lots of real world examples.

Bruce Goldberger, 30s

Get Informed

Contact New Generations staff to sign up to receive email invitations to events in your region.

We’ll also subscribe you to NIF News, the weekly news bulletin about the work of the New Israel Fund in Israel.

See NIF on the Ground

Join the New Generations Israel Trip on April 30 - May 8, 2010. The trip is an 8-day study tour for those interested in learning about grassroots social activism and social change in Israel today. The itinerary includes visits with New Israel Fund grantee organizations, discussions with activists and journalists, as well as social and cultural programs.

Are you under 27? Join us for a UPZ/NIF Taglit-Birthright Israel trip.

Support NIF

Join the New Generations Leadership Circle, a community of NIF New Generations supporters committed to the work of the New Israel Fund and grassroots social change in Israel.

The Leadership Circle provides a way to remain involved with NIF throughout the year, and engage with important issues facing Israel today. Leadership Circle members enjoy special benefits and are invited to exclusive events throughout the year. Click here for more information or contact us directly.

Support NIF. Help promote equality and justice for ALL members of Israeli society.

The Annual New Generations Benefit

We celebrate the work of the New Israel Fund at the annual New Generations Benefit, which take place once a year in New York and San Francisco. Click here or the picture at right to view photos of last year’s Benefit in New York.

I support NIF because I want to support the State of Israel in a righteous and honest way. I want a State of Israel that welcomes the whole spectrum of Jewish life, and that addresses the challenges it faces in its civil society head on. NIF is at the forefront of progressive social change in Israel, and it makes me proud to be a Jew.

Daniel Marks Cohen, 30s